May 2026 is a month of turning points. We begin with a Scorpio Full Moon that brings emotional intensity, truth, and power dynamics to the surface, followed by a Taurus New Moon closely aligned with the fixed star Algol, the so-called Demon Star, asking us to confront what has been feared, avoided, or suppressed and to reclaim our power with clarity and intention. The month closes with a Sagittarius Full Moon, offering perspective, direction, and a broader understanding of where all of this is leading.

This is also a rare Blue Moon month, with two full moons bookending May. Each lunation is further amplified by its connection to prominent fixed stars: Alphecca, Algol, and Antares bringing themes of recognition, intensity, and conviction into sharper focus. These are not subtle moments; they carry weight, visibility, and consequence.

Mars continues to dominate the first half of the month in his own sign of Aries, driving action and momentum, but always within the ongoing influence of Saturn and Neptune. As the month unfolds, the energy shifts from fire into earth and then into air, moving us from initiation, into stabilization, and finally into clarity and understanding.

In this episode, Arin is joined by astrologer and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Erika Beach for a thoughtful and grounded conversation on the astrology of May. Erika’s work integrates an Astro-Informed Counseling approach with archetypal storytelling, blending traditional techniques with myth, fixed stars, and asteroids.

Together, they explore the Scorpio Full Moon, the intensity of the Taurus New Moon and its connection to Algol, the unfolding Blue Moon cycle, and the broader shifts shaping the second half of the month.
May is a month of revelation, recalibration, and forward movement. What is being revealed—and what will you do with it?

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